Novelists FR – Heretic (Release/Review)
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Panic Lift – Stitched (Release/Review)
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Esoterik – Alchemy (LP)
The album Alchemy can be bought on CD from the official Esoterik website or digitally from Apple Music
KIBERSPASSK – Morozko (single)
KIBERSPASSK are:Natasha Pakhalenko – vocal, throat singing, guitarAnatoly Pakhalenko – keys, bass guitarAlexander Roslyakov – drumsIrina Anuchina & Olesia Kabachenko – dancing girls # # #Music & lyrics by Natasha’ BabaYaga’ Pakhalenko.
DREAD RISKS – Automated Disappointment
This is such a great release, I love it when a band bring you an album that leads you through it perfectly. If you listen alone sit in the dark and play this album start to finish you will find your imagination being taken over by the deep vocals, haunting tracks that are […]
Cliff And Ivy”Bloody Ghost” single
From the off this new single by Cliff and Ivy is striking, with its strong guitar riffs and amazing vocals that are reminiscent of an early very well known female singer. There is also a distinct 70’s punk sound to the melody. This is absolutely on point with what I love about music. A […]
Esoterik – Tria Prima EP
Love the synth sound and the vocals are so good. Together build up to melodic and very danceable track that really hits the spot.reminds me a lot of “Cities in Dust” by Siouxsie and the Banshees. It does have an 80’s vibe, but somehow adds a modern edge to it. I have not heard […]
VVMPYRE”Offering” (ESA Remix)
So haunting but with an absolute cracking thumping beat. An adrenaline fuelled remix that is so damn good. So grab this, put your headphones on and play very loud. -VK Mike
Spankthenun – Industrial Beats
Well this is an unusual single to review considering it has 10 tracks, yes 10 tracks. They are 10 remixes by various artists of the track “Industrial Beats”. They are all of excellent quality although that being said the Matt Hart one stood out for me a little more. If you are into your remixes […]
Against I – O.M.G.
I do love Against I, the industrial beats are always spot on with cracking deep vocals throughout. O.M.G. is no different in these aspects it has them all. The remixes fit well on this EP and are also class versions of SCUM. -VK Mike Swedish industrial act, Against I has just unleashed their new EP, O.M.G.Against I is […]
Dual Analog – Lust, Worship & Desire
So Dual Analog release a new album and straight from the off you can hear so many influences from the 80’s… but then you hear so many other styles of music and genres. This makes for a very exciting listen and very creative alThe album really pushes so many genres on you but […]
Eric Oberto – Closer Than Ever Before (single)
Musician & actor, Eric Oberto has just unveiled his new video and single release for the song, “Closer Than Ever Before”. The song appears on the forthcoming Hollywood theatrical film, Malibu Horror Story due out in late 2022. Story:His new single- “Closer Than Ever Before” paints the dark picture of a man running from […]
Long After Midnight – Soul Grinder (single)
Grand Rapids, MI industrial rock band, Long After Midnight, have released Soul Grinder EP. This is their third EP release, following on the success of a remix album for their Painkiller EP and the single “Falling Away”. In addition to the three song EP is a music video for the track “I Want To Believe”, produced […]
TRAGEDY OF MINE – Aeon (album)
A fantastic example of how a Death Metal album should sound. Many are released but do not always hit the spot but this does. From the deep growling vocals that can change in to melodic vocals that match the change in tempo of the melodies. The guitar riffs and punching drums accompanied by lead […]
AUTUMN TEARS & ZERESH
Neo-classical act, AUTUMN TEARS is proud to partner with ZERESH‘s Tamar Singer to present a split album, Widowing/Possessing featuring seven new AUTUMN TEARS tracks and six new ZERESH tracks. This split release is a meeting of AUTUMN TEARS‘ unique neoclassical arrangement and ZERESH‘s own brand of dark folk mixed with mesmerizing vocals. Widowing‘s themes center on the loss of a loved one. the loss of […]
Snog – Eight Offerings For The Undead
Snog release an album that is an unfolding story of songs that follow each other. The lyrics are worth listening to properly as they are dark and mysterious. The music has a great atmospheric sound that perfectly relates to the lyrics storytelling. Play loud and enjoy the ambience the album takes you too. -VK Mike […]
Christian Death – Blood Moon (single)
Blood Moon is a Christian Death song that will be one of those songs that you will remember. Its melody and perfect Christian Death vocals make this so amazing to listen to. Absolutely love it along with the very unusual but creative video. -VK MIKE The debut single from the forthcoming ‘Evil Becomes Rule’ album […]
Cut Like This – The Boogeyman (single/remix)
Independent Release: 7 January 2022 With soothing vocals to incredible vocal growls, this combined with the incredible riffs make this a great remix and the unmixed single are two very different songs. Personally I prefer the single unmixed as the guitar riffs are far more pronounced. I have to say I do love this band […]
Sevit – It Can’t Rain All The Time (Single)
Independent Release: 31 October 2021 This song has all the elements of a traditional early 80’s goth/punk band with a very clear Joy Division sound mixed with a great vocalist it creates a great sound that will please any Darkwave fan and amany old school fans. A great song that does credit to the wonderful […]
STRIDULUM – SOOTHING TALES OF ESCAPISM
STRIDULUM are a duo based in Silesia, Poland, they were formed in 2019. Marita Volodina – vocals and lyrics)Arkadiy Berg – instruments This is an album I have been waiting to hear. After hearing Bleeding I was hooked and just wanted more from this Duo. I managed to get to listen to this pre-release and […]
Vexillary – Burnt Leather (new single)
The second single from the upcoming full-length by VEXILLARY, Full Frontal Lunacy, is a dark balancing act between techno rhythms and ebm/industrial sensibilities.